Edward Scharfenberger

Our opinion: Albany’s new Roman Catholic bishop makes an encouraging debut. Instructing his papal nuncios last year in how to choose the next generation of bishops, Pope Francis asked that the new prelates, among other things, be “close to the people … gentle, patient, and merciful.” From every indication, the Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger […]
[Read More]

Our opinion: Albany’s next bishop appears to be a good fit for a diocese that has long been led by a strong advocate for social justice. For more than a generation of area Catholics, there has been no Albany bishop but Howard J. Hubbard. So as Bishop Hubbard approached his mandatory retirement at age 75, […]
[Read More]